Medical Reports

During a trip Hôpital Sacré Coeur in November, 1996 a discussion was held between the first president of CRUDEM, Dr. Ted Dubuque, and Dr. Tom Pezzella, regarding initiation of an open-heart surgery program in... Read More

The substantial positive impact of breastfeeding is immeasurable because breast milk, and the associated practices designed to support the breastfeeding mother, are crucial to infant survival. Read More

In May 2011, a clubfoot treatment clinic was opened at Hôpital Sacré Coeur. Clubfoot is the most common serious musculo-skeletal birth defect in both the US and Haiti, occurring in approximately 1/1000 births. Read More

As you may know, Haiti has some of the worst health statistics in the world. It is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and medical care (pre- and post-quake) statistics are on a... Read More

In a poor country such as Haiti, early disease identification and management is essential. The most effective medical intervention strategy in Haiti is to intervene early in the course of disease to assure the... Read More

Hôpital Sacré Coeur (HSC) is the largest private hospital in the North of Haiti. Located in the town of Milot, the 125 bed hospital has provided uninterrupted service for almost 30 years. This premier Haitian healthcare facility has been a beacon of hope for the people of Northern Haiti as it creates a healthier Haiti, one dignified life at a time.™